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>something you could probably do while your phone is in your pocket without anyone noticing

that's easy to do if you're driving a car and you get pulled over, but what if a cop stops you on the street? reaching into your pocket is asking to get shot.

*Does not apply to the rest of developed countries.

I just tried this on a 6S plus and it doesn't work.

The one that does is to rapidly press the power button 5 times.

I think GP's instructions work only on Face ID devices.

Yes, but it is worth clarifying since GP explicitly said: "disable Face/Touch ID".

I thought the short cut was hitting the power button 5 times?

That will also do it on certain phones. It depends on the model.